Auto focus is accomplished via a 9-point TTL system with user-selectable AF
points visible on the LCD monitor. The S80 also features an AF assist illuminator for
accurate focusing in dim to dark environments.

Canon offers an optional TC-DC10 Tele-converter that doubles the
telephoto focal length to 200mm and the WC-DC10 Wide-converter that gives you
a super-wide angle ~22.4mm coverage. The LA-DC20 Conversion Lens Adapter is required
to mount these lenses on the camera.

The Manual focus option is enabled by pressing and holding the "MF" button while using
the Up or Down on the 4-way switch. The manual focus
range is 4cm (1.6 in.) (wide-angle) / 30cm (1.0 ft.) (telephoto) to infinity.
While manually focusing, the subject area covered by the active focusing point is
digitally enlarged on the LCD to aid in critical focusing. (This function, MF-Point Zoom,
is not displayed on the S80's video-out port, and therefore not illustrated in the above
photo.)

To save battery power or when outdoors in the bright light, switch off the LCD and frame
your shots with the eyelevel optical viewfinder. There is no diopter adjustment. The LEDs
on the side indicate recording, autofocus and flash status. The eyelevel finder shows
approximately 80% of the captured image.

Compact and elegantly designed, the optional High-Power Flash HF-DC1 works wirelessly
with PowerShot cameras and requires no accessory shoe. With a strong light output (guide
number 59 ft.) and wide angular field (28mm), it delivers proper illumination up to
approximately 30 feet and in all zoom positions. The flash fires in synchronization with
the main flash, and output is adjusted accurately and automatically. A "Manual" mode
prevents others from firing your flash.

Controls on the back: Upper left are the Print/Share button used for printing and
transfering images to the computer, and the Drive mode button which is used to add a
voice annotation during playback. Upper right is the T-W zoom buttons, in play mode
they operate the zoomed (magnified) and Index view functions. Next to that is the
Mode Dial (see below). The Play button switches the camera to review mode or if the
camera is powered down with the lens barrier closed, you can turn it on in Play mode
by pressing this button.

The 4-way controller gets something new, an inner ring dial which is used to select
menu options and navigate menu screens, when pushed
in the center it's the SET button. When in Record mode the center
button becomes the FUNCtion button and gives you access to settings for Shooting
Mode, WB, My Colors, Photo Effects, Bracketing, Flash Exp Comp, Metering and
Image Size / Quality. The four buttons around the 4-way controller let you set the
focusing point, adjust exposure compensation, change the LCD display mode and
call up the menu system. And the 4-way controller changes the ISO, Flash mode,
Macro focus and Manual focus settings.

And let's not forget that large 2.5-inch TFT color LCD monitor, it has
115,000 pixels and offers a 100% picture coverage when used as a live viewfinder.

On the side is the Mode Dial, it has positions for:

Custom - Save settings from any P, Tv, Av or M exposure mode
for rapid recall. Also saves zoom position and focus distance if MF is used.

Manual - you set both the shutter speed and aperture. Exposure value is
displayed when shutter is half-pressed.

Program AE - camera automatically set the shutter speed and aperture
settings like AUTO but the user can change many options like white balance,
exposure compensation, saturation, sharpness and more. You can "shift" the selected
shutter/aperture combination manually.

AUTO - camera sets almost everything automatically, this is "point and shoot"
mode. You can set flash mode, macro focus and image size.

SCN - Special Scene modes:

Portrait - Sets a large aperture value to have a minimum depth of field
so your subject is sharp but the background gets blurred.

Night Snapshot - Allows you to take snapshots of people against twilight
or night backgrounds by reducing the effects of camera shake even without using a
tripod.

Kids & Pets - Allows you to capture subjects that move around, such as children
and pets, without missing photo opportunities.

Foilage - Shoots trees and leaves - such as new growth,
autumn leaves or blossoms - in vivid colors.

Snow - Shoots without a blue tinge and without making people appear dark against a snowy background.

Beach - Shoots without making people appear dark near water or sand where reflected sunlight is strong.

Fireworks - Captures fireworks in the sky sharply and at an optimal exposure.

Underwater - Appropriate for shooting images with Waterproof Case WP-DC1 (sold separately). This mode uses an optimal white balance setting to reduce bluish tones and record images with a natural hue. The exposure is regulated to use the flash as little as possible.

Digital Macro - Allows you to take magnified shots of subjects close-up. Use this mode when the subject is 4 to 44 cm (1.6 in. to 1.4 ft.) from the front of the lens.

My Colors - Allows you to change the image colors easily with 9 modes.
Change the colors in an image, such as by altering the balance between blue, green and red, transforming pale or tanned skin, or changing a specific color before shooting.

Stitch Assist - The user will be aided by the LCD when creating multi-image
panorama pictures.

On top is the USB 2.0 hi-speed data port. It is PictBridge compatible for
direct printing without a computer.

On the bottom is the A/V OUT port which handles both the audio and video
(NTSC or PAL selectable).

Located on the bottom, in the battery compartment is the Secure Digital card slot. The S80
is supplied with a 32MB SD card and can use any capacity card up to 2GB.

Approx. Still Image Capacity with 32MB Card

Large3264 x 2448 pixels

Superfine

8

Fine

13

Normal

29

Medium1
2592 x 1944 pixels

Superfine

11

Fine

20

Normal

40

Medium2
2048 x 1536 pixels

Superfine

17*

Fine

32

Normal

63

Medium3
1600 x 1200 pixels

Superfine

28

Fine

51

Normal

97

Small
640 x 480 pixels

Superfine

109

Fine

168

Normal

265

Movie Storage Capacity with 32MB Card

High Resolution

1024 x 768 pixels

15 frames/sec.

14 sec.

Standard

My Colors

640 x 480 pixels

30 frames/sec.

14 sec.

15 frames/sec.

30 sec.

320 x 240 pixels

30 frames/sec.

42 sec.

15 frames/sec.

1 min. 24 sec.

Compact

160 x 120 pixels

15 frames/sec.

3 min. 26 sec.

Powered by the Canon NB-2LH 7.4V 720mAh lithium rechargeable battery pack.
A fully charged battery is good for approximately 200 images when using the LCD or up to
700 images when you use only the optical viewfinder. Or a playback time of
approximately 5 hours. The lower capacity NB-2L battery pack can also be used.
The NB-2LH pack is charged out of the camera in the included
CB-2LT Compact Charger (100-240VAC). Charging time is approx 90 minutes or less.

(Battery test conditions: Normal temperature (23°C ±2°C/ 73°F ±3.6°F), normal relative humidity (50% ±20%),
alternating wide angle end and telephoto end shots at 30 second intervals with the flash
fired once every two shots and the camera power turned off after every tenth shot. Power
is left off until battery returns to normal temperature, then the power is turned back on
and the testing procedure is repeated.)

The optional WP-DC1 waterproof case allows the S80 to go to almost any sporting activity,
from boating to snow skiing to scuba diving (40m/130 feet max depth.)
The S80 features a special preset White Balance setting specifically for underwater
use that produces properly color balanced images.

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